Legal and regulatory update for the life and health insurance sector

30 Apr 2024 - The office of the Privacy Commissioner has announced the 2024 Privacy Week programme. https://privacy.org.nz/news/forums-and-seminars/privacy-week/privacy-week-2024/

1 May 2024 - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand says that New Zealand’s financial system remains strong as it continues to adjust to the higher interest rate environment. https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/2024/05/financial-system-robust-to-high-interest-rate-environment

2 May 2024 - The Contracts of Insurance Bill was read a first time and referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee, to be reported by 3 September 2024. https://bills.parliament.nz/v/6/019DAD64-3F9E-46B8-5CD9-08DC67F794E8?Tab=history

2 May 2024 - The Privacy Amendment Bill was read a first time and referred to the Justice Committee. https://bills.parliament.nz/v/6/56e3fbe7-1f3d-464e-b54d-08dbae8917ae?Tab=history